Sports News of Monday, 3 August 2020Source: www.ghanaweb.comET Mensah influenced selections at 1996 AFCON – Prince PolleyFormer Black Stars striker Prince PolleyFormer Black Stars striker Prince Polley has said that the practise of politicians influencing coaches selection has been with the team since time immemorial. There have been speculations that Black Stars coaches hardly enjoy independence when it comes to selections as politicians and GFA officials influence those decisions. Puzzled by the coach’s decision, Polley sought clarification and it was revealed to him that then Sports Minister ET Mensah asked for him to be benched. “Influencing the selection of players for tournaments was persistent in the Black Stars during our time. If the one leading the team was considered powerful, he easily influenced coaches in the selection of players for some particular matches,” he disclosed further.

Source: GhanaWeb August 03, 2020 17:48 UTC